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Appendix
Subnet Address
An extension of the Internet 32-bit addressing scheme which allows
the separation of physical or logical networks within the single
network number. assigned to an organization. TCP/IP entities
outside this organization have no knowledge of the internal
‘subnetting’.
Subnet mask
A 32-bit number to specify which part of an internet address is the
network number, and which part is the host address. When written in
binary notation, each bit written as 1 corresponds to 1 bit of network
address information. One subnet mask applies to all IP devices on an
individual IP network.
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - An open network
standard that defines how devices from different manufacturers
communicate with each other over one or more interconnected
networks. TCP/IP protocols are the foundation of the Internet, a
worldwide network of networks connecting businesses, governments,
researchers, and educators. TCP provides a connection-oriented
transport layer ensuring end-to-end reliability in data transmission. IP
provides for network layer connectivity using connectionless
datagrams.
TFTP
Trivial File Transfer Protocol - A protocol used to transfer files
between IP nodes. TFTP is often used to transfer firmware and
configuration information from a UNIX computer acting as a TFTP
server to an IP networking device.
TELNET
Internet standard protocol for remote terminal emulation that allows
a user to remotely log in to another device and appear as if directly
connected.
UDP
User Datagram Protocol - A TCP/IP protocol describing how packets
reach applications in destination nodes.
Wall jack
A small hardware component used to tap into telephone wall cable.
An RJ-11 wall jack usually has four pins; an RJ-45 wall jack usually
has eight pins.